Thrive Solo

Lucy Meggeson

Let’s be real — being single and child-free? It’s pretty damn awesome. Don’t believe me? Stick around. I promise you, by listening to this podcast, you’re going to start seeing your solo life in a whole new light — one that feels empowering, exciting, and full of possibility.

I’m Lucy Meggeson, and I’m here to help you stop seeing singlehood as a consolation prize and start embracing it as the incredible opportunity that it is. Because the truth? Being single isn’t second best. It’s not a waiting room. And it sure as hell isn’t a life of lack. In fact, when you lean into it, it can be just as fulfilling—if not more so—than being coupled up with kids.

And besides, no matter what our relationship status, what we all really want is to feel good in the here and now. So instead of focusing on what’s ‘missing,’ let’s focus on what’s possible. The freedom. The adventure. The extra time and headspace to create a life that’s truly our own.

Because here’s the thing: you are so much more powerful than you realise. Your thoughts shape your reality. And when you shift your mindset, you shift your life. My mission isn’t just to help you feel better about being single—it’s to help you recognise your own agency. To help you see that you are the creator of your own experience. And that you, and you alone, get to decide what your life looks like.

So join me here every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and let’s build lives that feel joyful, meaningful, and wildly fulfilling — on our own terms.

Let’s Thrive Solo…together.

E-mail me at lucy@lucymeggeson.com

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Jan 18, 2025 · 16 min
Minisode Ep.141 — The 5 'C's
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the 5 'C's that are keeping us stuck in negativity: complaining, criticising, concern, commiserating and catastrophising. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Jan 16, 2025 · 30 min
Thursday Thoughts — Routines & Accountability
Send us Fan Mail On today’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about routines and accountability. The science shows that when we get accountability in place, we are 96% more likely to do the goddam thing. NINETY SIX PERCENT!!! 🤯 In this conversation, Polly and I share a little about our own experiences of accountability, including how I’ve had - for several years now - an accountability buddy who I phone (or who phones me!) every morning at 5am. Without that, I would likely never have got into the habit of getting up early and cultivating a morning routine. Polly talks about how she used accountability when she ran a marathon; she also talks about how we can use self-accountability as a way of implementing a new routine into our lives. We also talk a bit about habit stacking, and how this can be a great way of getting daily routines in place. We really hope that you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Jan 14, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The One Where The Brilliant Shani Silver Is Back On The Podcast!
Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the one and only, Shani Silver. Shani is an author, writer, and podcaster. She is the host of 'A Single Serving Podcast', and the author of 'A Single Revolution: Don’t Look For A Match. Light One'. She writes two Substacks, 'Cheaper Than Therapy', a healing newsletter for 80s babies, and 'Hey Shani', a toxic positivity-free advice column. Both publish once per week. Shani is passionate about changing the narratives that limit women, especially those around single women. She is single, childfree and lives in New Orleans. Topics that we cover are: why Shani decided to bring her podcast to an end; how she doesn’t know what’s coming next and is excited about the not knowing; why podcasts shouldn’t be forever; her thoughts on the world of online dating; how being happily single and wanting a relationship can co-exist; how good Shani’s life got when she stopped the chase for a relationship; how she absolutely wants a partner, and is looking forward to experiencing it as her older self; why finding a partner is not going to fix your life; why we need to find happiness within ourselves; why we need to be aware of getting stuck in an endless loop of self-development; how gratitude was the cause of the biggest boost in Shani’s happiness; the stories we’ve been fed that have taught us to feel shame around being single; why singlehood being women’s biggest fear is something that deeply worries Shani; how women who are convinced they can’t be happy without a partner will not be able to hear Shani’s message until they’re ready; Shani’s thoughts on any future relationships; why our relationship, or lack thereof, has nothing to do with us; why we can always choose to reframe our singlehood. Buy Shani’s book, A Single Revolution: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Revolution-Dont-match-Light-ebook/dp/B09HZ1TBX7 Join Shani’s substack, Cheaper Than Therapy: https://1982.substack.com/ Join Shani’s substack, Hey Shani: https://heyshani.substack.com/ Check out her website: https://www.shanisilver.com/ Follow Shani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanisilver/ Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Jan 11, 2025 · 14 min
Minisode Ep.140 — My Response To An Email From A Listener
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm speaking in response to a listener who is struggling with balancing her traditional Indian roots and expectations, with what she actually wants from her life. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Jan 9, 2025 · 25 min
Thursday Thoughts — Embracing Winter
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the theme of embracing winter. We’re exploring how our mindset shapes how we experience this time of year. Yes, we could spend the cold, dark months of January and February moaning and complaining — which, let’s be honest, only makes us feel worse… OR we can choose to embrace this season, making the most of the shorter days, the cosiness, and the crisp, cold weather. We share some of our own strategies for staying positive during winter. We hope you enjoy this conversation! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Jan 7, 2025 · 27 min
The One Where I Talk About Life, And An Exciting New Venture
Send us Fan Mail On today's solo episode of Spinsterhood Reimagined, I'm talking a bit about my life in 2024, and I'm also talking about an exciting new venture that I'm embarking on in 2025. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Jan 4, 2025 · 10 min
Minisode Ep.139 — 10 Habits For A Healthier, Happier 2025
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about some habits that will help make 2025 a happier and healthier year. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! The doors to Thrive Solo, my membership community for single women, are now open! But only until Wednesday 8th January. To find out more and sign up, go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Jan 2, 2025 · 29 min
Thursday Thoughts — Who Do You Want To Be?
Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are asking the question: Who do you want to be? As we begin 2025, rather than focusing on our goals for the year ahead, or the actions we want to take, it can help enormously to think about who we actually want to be. So ask yourself: "What would the future version of me do right now?" "How would the version of me who is successful, healthy, wealthy be showing up today?" If we can aim to embody that future version of ourselves, then we will naturally hit some of our goals along the way. We hope you'll find something useful in here. Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 31, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
The One Where I Talk To Author & Life Coach, Holly Matthews
Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Holly Matthews. Holly is a former UK TV actress, Ted X speaker, straight talking self development coach, and founder of The Happy Me Project, as well as being Mum to two girls. After the death of her husband, Ross, in 2017 to brain cancer, Holly used her pain to teach others how to work through theirs. She is a regular contributor on the BBC and has been seen in the Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, The Sun, Huffington Post, Closer Online, Hello, OK Magazine and Lorraine. She has her own membership and is the author of ‘Find Your Confidence’ and ‘The Happy Me Project’. Topics that we cover are: Holly’s acting career, and how that was the catalyst for her interest in self-development; her husband, Ross, and the journey they went on dealing with his terminal brain cancer; the ongoing journey of helping her two daughters through the death of their Dad; accepting that Ross was no longer here, and how difficult that was for her; where Holly is at in terms of thinking about another relationship; how frustrating she finds it now that people have started to ‘push’ her to start dating again; how Holly’s grief saw her lean even more into self-development practices; the clarity of understanding that nobody else was going to get her through the pain, and that she had to decide what she wanted it to look like; the power of gratitude and how it helped her in her hardest moments; some of the key messages of Holly’s ‘Happy Me Project’, including looking at our stories, protecting our peace, and gratitude; how the reticular activating system works, and why it’s so important to understand; making joy non-negotiable, and focusing on the good; Holly’s new book, Find Your Confidence; the disempowering impact of other people’s opinions and intrusive questions; why Holly is a big believer in scripting. Buy Holly’s book, Find Your Confidence: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Find-Your-Confidence-no-nonsense-self-belief/dp/1399409344 Check out Holly’s website: https://www.iamhollymatthews.com/ Follow Holly on Instagram: @iamhollymatthews Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 28, 2024 · 12 min
Minisode Ep.138 — Taking Charge Of 'In-Betwixtmas'
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about that weird, limbo time in between Christmas and New Year. As single women, this time of year can be particularly tricky, and it would be easy to fall into a hell spiral of "what am I doing with my life? Everyone else is married with kids" etc etc etc. But...this 'in-betwixtmas' week doesn't need to be a pit of despair. Instead, we can use these days to ask ourselves how we want 2025 to look. We can think about who we want to be this time next year, as well as our goals for the year ahead. So let's not mope around the house — let's embrace the final few days of 2024 and get clear on where we're heading in 2025. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Join Thrive Solo, my membership community for single women, which opens in a couple of days! https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 26, 2024 · 28 min
Thursday Thoughts — Rest
Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the topic of rest. Adequate rest and sleep have incredible benefits for cognition, disease prevention, and overall well-being, yet so many of us aren’t getting enough. We explore why rest can feel so challenging for some of us, share different ways to recharge, and offer practical tips to help improve your sleep. We hope you find something helpful or inspiring in our conversation! With love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 24, 2024 · 57 min
The One Where I Talk To Writer & Journalist, Robert Nurden
Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the delightful and charming Robert Nurden. Robert has 40 years' experience as a journalist, news reporter, feature writer and subeditor, on the Independent, Guardian, Telegraph, Oxford Mail plus numerous magazines and journals. For three years he was press officer of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), he also wrote features for the development press, and worked as a freelancer in South-East Asia. In 2020, Robert published his first book, 'Between Heaven and Earth', which is the biography of his grandfather, and his second book, 'I Always Wanted To be A Dad: Men Without Children' was published in August 2023 and has been featured in the Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Independent and BBC Radio. Robert is 73 years old, lives in East London, and has been in a relationship with his partner, Sue, for 6 years. Topics that we cover are: Robert’s initial complacency around having children; the mounting pressure that he felt around his childlessness as he reached his fifties; the emotions he felt around male friends and peers who had children; how Robert felt inherently that he wanted to be a Dad; his deep desire to nurture, and how that led him back to teaching; how he sometimes struggles with the fact that he also won’t be a grandparent, and his lack of ‘status’; male broodiness and Robert’s experience of it; feeling ‘under used’ when you’re not a parent; the reactions of others to towards being a childless man, rather than a childless woman; the married fathers who were triggered by Robert’s book, I Always Wanted To Be A Dad; the play that Robert has been writing about childlessness; his book, how it came to be, and how it was a cathartic process; his ongoing search for acceptance and peace; Robert’s learning that ‘your wound is your gift’; his thoughts about the future, getting older, and staying alive to excitement; his grief, and how some days its absent, while other days it’s very much present; how supportive Robert’s partner, Sue, is when it comes to his childlessness; how it is essential to truly feel one’s grief. Buy Robert’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Always-Wanted-Be-Dad-Children/dp/1838447776 Check out Robert’s website: https://robertnurden.com/ Follow Robert on Instagram: @robertonurden Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 21, 2024 · 13 min
Minisode Ep.137 — Responding To Intrusive Questions At Christmas
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about those sometimes intrusive questions that people love to ask single people around the holiday season. "When are you going to settle down?", "Is there anyone special on the scene?", or "How come you don't want kids?" to name but a few. In this episode, I give you some potential responses that are either humorous, boundary-setting, or just downright honest. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Join the waitlist for Thrive Solo, my membership community for single women and get 20% off the standard monthly price! Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo for more details. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 19, 2024 · 32 min
Thursday Thoughts — Integrity
Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about integrity. The word integrity means intact, whole, undivided; and the real question is: are we living in integrity, or are we out of integrity, divided from ourselves? In this conversation, Lucy and I talk about the societal conditioning that sends many of us down the ‘conveyor belt’ of life, away from our true nature and the things we truly desire for ourselves. We also talk about situations in which we both found ourselves living out of integrity, and what we did to move ourselves back into alignment. We sincerely hope you’ll find something interesting or thought provoking in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 17, 2024 · 56 min
The One Where I Talk To Plant Based Chef & Author, Frankie Paz
Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the one-of-a-kind, Frankie Paz. Frankie is a plant-based chef and the author of Plant Feasts: Recipes For Slow Living In A Fast Paced World. She also hosts various events including supper clubs, retreats and ‘moon jams’, and she is absolutely passionate about living a life where she is connecting to the land and finding balance in the modern world. Frankie is single, childfree, and lives alone on her canal boat in East London. Topics that we cover are: Frankie’s marriage and subsequent divorce from a man she met in Columbia; how she feels about her single life since the end of her marriage; the empowerment that comes from falling in love with yourself; what it’s like living alone on a canal boat; what purpose means to Frankie; living in a small space and what that looks like for Frankie; how we tend to focus on finding a partner, but should focus more on our connection with the land; the importance of courage and why we need to stop caring what others think; female friendships, and how important they have always been for Frankie; being honest with yourself, and how hard that can be; how the worst kind of loneliness can be within a relationship; Frankie’s experiences in the world of polyamory; how she has lost herself to relationships in the past, but will never allow that to happen again; how Frankie likes to bring romance into her everyday life; how Frankie’s cooking isn’t just about the food, it’s about connection; her book, Plant Feasts, how it came into being, and why it’s much more than a cook book; cooking for one, and her solo rituals; Frankie’s words of advice for single women. Follow Frankie on Instagram: @moodymangoalchemy Buy Frankie’s book, Plant Feasts: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plant-Feasts-Recipes-living-fast-paced/dp/1848994192 Check out Frankie’s website: https://moodymango.com/ Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 14, 2024 · 15 min
Minisode Ep.136 — The Power Of Mindset
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the incredible power of our mindset. Simply put, our life will always largely be a reflection of our mindset. It's not about whether you're single, or in a relationship, it's about where you are placing your focus on a regular basis. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Join the waitlist for Thrive Solo, my membership community for single women, and enjoy 20% OFF the monthly price! Find out more here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Come and join my Morning Routine Club, Cockadoodle-Lu, every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning at 6am UK, for a 30 minute guided session including meditation, conscious breathing, visualisation, and gratitude journalling. Find out more here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/cock Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 12, 2024 · 28 min
Thursday Thoughts — Perspective
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursdays Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about perspective. Perspective is the way we see and interpret the world around us—it’s like the lens we choose to look through every day. It shapes how we handle challenges, make decisions, and connect with others. When we look through a positive, open perspective, we feel more resilient, grateful, and happy, while a negative one can leave us feeling stressed, frustrated or even stuck. The good news is, we can improve our perspective by practicing things like gratitude, looking for the lessons in tough times, staying mindful, and seeking out different viewpoints. It’s not about pretending life is perfect, but learning to see challenges as opportunities to grow. When we choose a healthier perspective, life feels lighter, clearer, and so much more rewarding. We hope you'll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 10, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
The One Where I Talk To Money Educator & Author, Anna Brading
Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the charming and divine Anna Brading, a Certified Financial Education Instructor who is passionate about helping people break free from the stress of living paycheck-to-paycheck, and take control of their financial future. Like many of us, Anna once struggled with rising bills and uncertainty, but her own experience sparked a journey toward financial literacy — and now she guides other people on their financial journeys. Anna is also the author of the book, Money Mentor, which came out in October, and along with her signature program, GROW, and my online audience of over 250,000, she’s had the privilege of helping thousands of people transform their finances. Anna’s mission is to demystify money, so you can feel confident and empowered, no matter where you’re starting from. Topics that we cover are: Anna’s own personal journey that led her to write her book, Money Mentor; her realisation about the many resources available to help us about money, but that we’re never taught; her desire to help women with their experience of money; money mindset and why it is critical when it comes to our relationship to money; how nobody comes to Anna to talk about their money mindset, but how everyone benefits from going into it; how we all operate from our beliefs around money; why we need to look at our earliest memories about money; why it’s so important to know exactly where we are with our numbers; Anna’s advice for women who are struggling with money; why we need to start thinking outside of the box when it comes to making money; how important it is that we have older women we can look to for inspiration; emergency funds and savings, and why we need to change our perspective around them; Anna’s advice around investing and why it’s more than possible to start very, very small; why we should prioritise investing in our knowledge around money; why we need to acquire a basic understanding of what an investment portfolio could look like; drowning out all of the noise around investing, and learning instead the basics of D.I.Y Investing; the ONE thing that Anna wants single women to know when it comes to money; Anna’s advice for women living pay check to pay check. Follow Anna on Instagram: @mentoramoney Buy Anna’s book, Money Mentor: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Mentor-essential-future-favour/dp/1399409638 Sign up for Anna’s free Investing Workshop: https://www.mentoramoney.com/investing-for-beginners-live-workshop Check out Anna’s website: https://www.mentoramoney.com/ Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 7, 2024 · 14 min
Minisode Ep.135 — Single At Christmas
Send us Fan Mail On this week's minisode, I'm talking about being single at Christmas, and more specifically how we can choose to embrace the festive season, rather than dread it. Christmas time isn't just for couples and kids — it's also for the millions of single people across the globe who get to enjoy it too. So...let's stop focusing on all the reasons why being single at Christmas is a bad thing, and instead focus on why it can be a good thing, as well as the many things we can still enjoy about this time of year. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Dec 5, 2024 · 29 min
Thursday Thoughts — The Final Few Weeks Of 2024
Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about making the very most of these last few weeks of 2024. It’s so tempting at this time of year to let all of our routines fly out the window, or to put off starting something until January. But actually, NOW is the time to start, so that we head into 2025 with intention, feeling focused, and on a roll! We hope you’ll find something useful or inspiring in this conversation. Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!